Culburra (Hayfields) Weather Records (ASN00025548)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Culburra (Hayfields) (ASN00025548), Australia, with 32 years of record.
Key Facts for Culburra (Hayfields)
- Culburra (Hayfields) (ASN00025548) is a weather station in Australia at -35.84 latitude and 139.90 longitude, 16 m (52 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1970 to 2001, 32 years of record.
- 0 records set at Culburra (Hayfields) still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Culburra (Hayfields) set a daily record precipitation of 21.4 mm (0.8 in) on 23 November 2001.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -35.84 latitude, 139.90 longitude.
- Elevation: 16 m (52 ft).
- Period of record: 1970 to 2001, 32 years.
- Eligible elements: prcp.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
0 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| May | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
0 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|
Wettest Day of Each Month
Feb: 67.1 mm (2.6 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48.6 mm (1.9 in) | 1 January 1996 |
| Feb | 67.1 mm (2.6 in) | 6 February 1973 |
| Mar | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) | 16 March 1985 |
| Apr | 40.1 mm (1.6 in) | 27 April 1971 |
| May | 36.4 mm (1.4 in) | 3 May 1995 |
| Jun | 25.8 mm (1.0 in) | 8 June 1995 |
| Jul | 25.8 mm (1.0 in) | 8 July 1993 |
| Aug | 43.0 mm (1.7 in) | 15 August 1986 |
| Sep | 45.6 mm (1.8 in) | 2 September 1997 |
| Oct | 37.0 mm (1.5 in) | 6 October 1980 |
| Nov | 33.6 mm (1.3 in) | 29 November 1977 |
| Dec | 60.0 mm (2.4 in) | 7 December 1986 |
Latest Records
15| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 November 2001 | Culburra (Hayfields), AU | daily rain | 21.4 mm (0.8 in) | 10.2 mm (0.4 in) | 22 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 November 2001 | Culburra (Hayfields), AU | daily rain | 4.2 mm (0.17 in) | 0.9 mm (0.04 in) | 28 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 September 2001 | Culburra (Hayfields), AU | daily rain | 13.0 mm (0.5 in) | 5.6 mm (0.22 in) | 3 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 September 2001 | Culburra (Hayfields), AU | daily rain | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) | 3.6 mm (0.14 in) | 0 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 July 2001 | Culburra (Hayfields), AU | daily rain | 9.4 mm (0.37 in) | 2.0 mm (0.08 in) | 16 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 May 2001 | Culburra (Hayfields), AU | daily rain | 12.8 mm (0.5 in) | 3.6 mm (0.14 in) | 20 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 April 2001 | Culburra (Hayfields), AU | daily rain | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) | 6.0 mm (0.24 in) | 6 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 October 2000 | Culburra (Hayfields), AU | daily rain | 12.6 mm (0.5 in) | 3.0 mm (0.12 in) | 8 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 September 2000 | Culburra (Hayfields), AU | daily rain | 10.4 mm (0.4 in) | 0.2 mm (0.01 in) | 24 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 September 2000 | Culburra (Hayfields), AU | daily rain | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) | 6.9 mm (0.27 in) | 28 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 August 2000 | Culburra (Hayfields), AU | daily rain | 12.8 mm (0.5 in) | 1.4 mm (0.06 in) | 19 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 July 2000 | Culburra (Hayfields), AU | daily rain | 24.0 mm (0.9 in) | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) | 13 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 June 2000 | Culburra (Hayfields), AU | daily rain | 12.4 mm (0.5 in) | 0.4 mm (0.02 in) | 12 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 February 2000 | Culburra (Hayfields), AU | daily rain | 8.4 mm (0.33 in) | 6.9 mm (0.27 in) | 29 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 February 2000 | Culburra (Hayfields), AU | daily rain | 16.6 mm (0.7 in) | 6.9 mm (0.27 in) | 28 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1970 to 2001| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 67.1 mm (2.6 in) | 1973 | 29.7 mm (1.2 in) | 32 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 81.4 mm (3.2 in) | 1986 | 46.9 mm (1.8 in) | 32 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 79 days | 1980 | 34 days | 32 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1971 | 40.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1972 | 15.7 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1973 | 67.1 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1974 | 34.4 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1975 | 35.4 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1976 | 32.2 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1977 | 33.6 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1978 | 23.8 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1979 | 28.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1980 | 37.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1981 | 24.0 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1982 | 14.4 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1983 | 51.2 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1984 | 23.0 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1985 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1986 | 60.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1987 | 28.8 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1988 | 18.2 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1989 | 20.2 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1990 | 19.6 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1991 | 25.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1992 | 22.5 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1993 | 26.8 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1994 | 25.0 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1995 | 36.4 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1996 | 48.6 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1997 | 45.6 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1998 | 32.6 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1999 | 36.0 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2000 | 24.0 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2001 | 25.8 mm (1.0 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 36.4 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1971 | 64.7 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1972 | 28.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1973 | 68.7 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1974 | 62.7 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1975 | 53.0 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1976 | 47.4 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1977 | 55.8 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1978 | 42.6 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1979 | 46.4 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1980 | 44.8 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1981 | 52.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1982 | 48.4 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1983 | 65.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1984 | 61.6 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1985 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1986 | 81.4 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1987 | 47.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1988 | 34.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1989 | 41.2 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1990 | 39.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1991 | 41.8 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1992 | 43.3 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1993 | 41.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1994 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1995 | 60.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1996 | 48.6 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1997 | 56.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1998 | 40.2 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1999 | 37.4 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2000 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2001 | 40.4 mm (1.6 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 40 days |
| 1971 | 30 days |
| 1972 | 38 days |
| 1973 | 23 days |
| 1974 | 35 days |
| 1975 | 30 days |
| 1976 | 27 days |
| 1977 | 29 days |
| 1978 | 34 days |
| 1979 | 22 days |
| 1980 | 79 days |
| 1981 | 30 days |
| 1982 | 40 days |
| 1983 | 34 days |
| 1984 | 46 days |
| 1985 | 69 days |
| 1986 | 36 days |
| 1987 | 27 days |
| 1988 | 29 days |
| 1989 | 35 days |
| 1990 | 26 days |
| 1991 | 62 days |
| 1992 | 38 days |
| 1993 | 31 days |
| 1994 | 34 days |
| 1995 | 35 days |
| 1996 | 34 days |
| 1997 | 21 days |
| 1998 | 25 days |
| 1999 | 57 days |
| 2000 | 32 days |
| 2001 | 35 days |
Each chart shows one value per year; the dot marks the record year. TXx is the hottest daily maximum, TNn the coldest daily minimum, Rx1day and Rx5day the largest one-day and five-day rain totals, and CDD the longest run of days with less than 1 mm of rain. A year with missing days can understate an extreme.
Rainfall Return Levels
32 years, 1970 to 2001A day with at least 29.7 mm (1.2 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 77.6 mm (3.1 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 29.7 mm (1.2 in) | |
| 5 years | 41.0 mm (1.6 in) | |
| 10 years | 49.1 mm (1.9 in) | |
| 25 years | 60.0 mm (2.4 in) | |
| 50 years | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) | Longer than the 32 years of record |
| 100 years | 77.6 mm (3.1 in) | Longer than the 32 years of record |
The levels come from a generalised extreme value (GEV) distribution fitted by L-moments to the wettest-day total of each year, 32 years of values from 1970 to 2001.
A return level is an estimate. It is least reliable for the long periods, 50 and 100 years, and for any period longer than the record behind the fit, where the fit has to reach past the largest day actually observed. It is not a forecast.
The largest wettest-day totals in the fit: 67.1 mm (2.6 in) in 1973; 60.0 mm (2.4 in) in 1986; 51.2 mm (2.0 in) in 1983.
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Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Historical Climatology Network Daily (GHCN-Daily). Records are computed by World Extreme Weather Monitor and are not official NOAA products. (US Government open data (NOAA NCEI)) Data as of 2026-10-14 (14 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
Data as of . Last revised (2025-12-31).